Illegal immigrants in Denver have issued a list of 13 demands, asserting they won’t vacate street encampments until these conditions are met.
The genesis of this list, which has gained traction across social media platforms, coincides with the city’s recent initiative to transition illegals from encampments beneath train tracks to designated shelters.
The demands, ranging from improved food provisions to securing work permits, were underscored as prerequisites for their relocation to city-sponsored shelters, Daily Mail reported.
The outlet adds that Denver Human Services’ have been persistent in its efforts to coax illegals off the streets, however, city officials maintain that the offer of shelter persists for those complying, notwithstanding the stipulations laid out in the migrants’ demands.
V Reeves, an advocate for the Denver illegals, informed KDVR of “the camp as a collective” coming up with their “list of demands.”
“This morning, they sent buses to take people over without presenting that document and without having any kind of signature for accountability,” Reeves remarked, clarifying the situation.
The 13 demands, supplied by Daily Mail, include:
1. Migrants will cook their own food with fresh, culturally appropriate ingredients provided by the City instead of premade meals- rice, chicken, flour, oil, butter, tomatoes, onions, etc… Also people will not be punished for bringing in and eating outside food.
2. Shower access will be available without time limits and can be accessed whenever- we are not in the military, we’re civilians.
3. Medical professional visits will happen regularly and referrals/connections for specialty care will be made as needed.
4. All will receive that same housing support that has been offered to others. They cannot kick people out in 30 days without something stable established.
5. There needs to be a clear, just process before exiting someone for any reason- including verbal, written and final warnings.
6. All shelter residents will receive connection to employment support, including work permit applications for those who qualify.
7. Consultations for each person/family with a free immigration lawyer must be arranged to discuss/progress their cases, and then the City will provide on-going legal support in the form of immigration document clinics, and including transportation to relevant court dates.
8. The City will provide privacy for families/ individuals within the shelter.
9. No more verbal or physical or mental abuse will be permitted from the staff, including no sheriff sleeping inside & monitoring 24/7- we are not criminals and won’t be treated as such.
10. Transportation for all children to and from their schools will be provided until they finish in 3 weeks.
11. No separating families, regardless of if family members have children or not. The camp will stay together.
12. The City must schedule a meeting with the Mayor & those directly involved in running the Newcomer program ASAP to discuss further improvements & ways to support migrants.
13. The City must provide all residents with a document signed by a City official in English & Spanish with all of these demands that included a number to call to report mistreatment.
Reeves asserts that rather than acceding to the illegal immigrants’ demands, the city has opted to take unilateral action.
Municipal authorities have stated they have been actively engaged in dialogue. “We’ve been offering timely shelter, essentially endeavoring to persuade families to vacate the encampment and relocate indoors,” remarked Denver Human Services’ Jon Ewing.
Ewing elaborated that the proposed shelters would provide superior conditions compared to the illegals’ current circumstances.
He highlighted that the shelters would furnish “three square meals a day,” with the option for individuals to prepare their own meals if desired.
“There have been numerous grievances about spoiled food, insufficient portions, and child malnutrition,” Ewing acknowledged.
Ewing emphasized that the city’s proposal includes assistance to help the illegals understand their eligibility criteria. He also underscored the city’s efforts to reach a “compromise” with them, aiming to prevent “families from residing on Denver’s streets.”
The outcome regarding the illegals’ demands remains uncertain, with ongoing developments to be monitored.
The city has currently resolved to continue providing shuttle services to the encampment for illegals willing to transition to indoor city-operated shelters or hotels, Daily Mail reports.
Resist The Mainstream reported last month on a video obtained that sparked controversy and raised questions about the city’s capacity to accommodate newly arrived illegal immigrants amidst growing concerns about resource scarcity.
The footage featured Denver’s Newcomer Communications Liaison Andres Carrera addressing a group of recently arrived illegal immigrants at a local shelter.
Carrera can be seen delivering a stark message, informing the migrants that Denver is unable to provide further assistance due to resource constraints.
She then offered to provide free bus tickets paid for by the city to help the migrants reach other destinations, including cities near the Canadian border.
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